These creamy lemon shrimp pasta are ideal for a simple weeknight meal or for a more elegant dinner. The freshness of the lemon perfectly balances the sweetness of the sauce and the shrimp. It’s a quick recipe, perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner or for a chic meal without fuss.
The perfect creamy pasta for a gourmet dinner for two
Because you shouldn’t wait for grand occasions to treat yourself in the plate, this recipe is exactly what you need! Our creamy lemon shrimp pasta is so easy to prepare that we would eat it every day. To succeed every time, nothing complicated: you boil pasta and nearby you start cooking the shrimp to brown. We add cream, lemon juice and zest and that’s all. For a very fragrant sauce, use the lemon juice and zest!
Of course, you can sprinkle a shower of grated parmesan on your plate before you dig in. No rules when it comes to indulgence! Consider adding some fresh herbs: chives or parsley; they bring a herbal and fresh note to the recipe. For the shrimp, you can choose frozen but remember to let them thaw a few hours before you start cooking. The creamy lemon and shrimp pasta will be perfect for a simple dinner or for a more romantic occasion like Valentine’s Day. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients for 2 generous portions
– 200 g of pasta
– 200 g peeled shrimp
– 1 knob of butter
– 200 ml crème fraîche
– 1 unwaxed lemon
– Salt, pepper
Lemon shrimp pasta: the recipe explained simply
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for the time indicated on the package.
2. Meanwhile, sauté the shrimp with a knob of butter until they are nicely golden. Add the cream, the lemon juice and zest, and simmer over low heat.
3. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce with the shrimp. Stir and serve immediately!
What type of pasta for this creamy shrimp recipe?
You probably know it, but every sauce has its preferred pasta! And yes, you won’t see macaroni with Bolognese (even if it tempts us…). Indeed, each pasta shape has its own specialty, especially for catching sauces. For today’s shrimp recipe, we recommend long, wide pastas like tagliatelle or fettuccine. Their shape will perfectly hug the sauce for an ultra-indulgent result!
